Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Cooling Hydraulic Fluids

Excessive heat is detrimental to hydraulic systems. It can damage components, shorten the lifespan of your equipment, or even lead to costly breakdowns. Therefore, nearly all hydraulic systems require a mechanism to eliminate surplus heat, and that's where heat exchangers play a role.

Hydraulic oil coolers are engineered to decrease system fluid temperatures through indirect contact with a cooling fluid or gas. The two primary types of coolers are air-cooled and liquid-cooled. Air-cooled units utilize fans to circulate cool air over a radiator, thereby releasing heat into the surroundings. The performance of this type of exchanger is directly impacted by ambient air temperatures. Higher temperatures necessitate a larger exchanger to perform the same function.

Liquid coolers, on the other hand, channel hot hydraulic fluid or oil through a shell where it dispels heat into the cool fluid flowing through neighboring channels or tubes. Cool utility fluid like water or glycol needs to be available at the site. The selection of a hydraulic oil cooler depends on the specific requirements and operational criteria of the application.

Contact us today for assistance in choosing the most suitable hydraulic cooler for your application.